“Biscuits” Kacey Musgraves Written by Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, and Kacey Musgraves If you’re already a fan of Kacey Musgraves, you’ve heard most of this before. “Biscuits” combines elements of “Follow Your Arrow” and “The
“Young & Crazy” Frankie Ballard Written by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, and Shane McAnally “Young & Crazy” is like a used car that’s been refurbished by a crack team of mechanics. From a distance, it
“Say You Do” Dierks Bentley Written by Shane McAnally, Matt Ramsey, and Trevor Rosen Dierks Bentley’s at the top of his game right now. “Say You Do” demonstrates why. It’s subtle, it’s smart, and it’s
“Gonna Wanna Tonight” Chase Rice Written by Shane McAnally, Jon Nite, and Jimmy Robbins Here’s what I don’t understand. Let’s put all of the clichés to the side for a minute. Going out, drinking, fishing
“Wild Child” Kenny Chesney with Grace Potter Written by Kenny Chesney, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne No, it isn’t as strong as “You and Tequila.” Let’s get that out of the way right now, because
“Take Your Time” Sam Hunt Written by Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, and Josh Osborne “Take Your Time” is interesting for its combination of rapidly delivered spoken word and warmly sung melody, and for its tentative
This year’s Grammy Awards air on Sunday, February 8, and country music will be represented with performances Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and the tantalizing pairing of Brandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam. Most of the awards
The third most prestigious country music industry award nominations – but the most important ones handed out in the spring – have been announced. Here’s a rundown of all the major categories, along with some
Updated: Best Country Duo/Group Performance The Band Perry, “Gentle on My Mind” Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood, “Somethin’ Bad” Little Big Town, “Day Drinking” Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill, “Meanwhile Back at Mama’s” Keith Urban
Despite the Grammys and even the ACM’s demonstrating more consistent taste over the past few years, the CMA’s remain the most significant industry awards that honor country music. This year’s slate of nominees gives the